Early in pregnancy. I encourage you to begin searching for your midwife as soon as you become pregnant. It takes time to find the provider who can answer all your questions, who you feel comfortable with, and who can address concerns and emergencies if they arise. I never require you to wait until 12 weeks to begin care like some providers. Also, the more time we have to get to know one another, the more trust is established, and the better I can tailor your care to your unique needs. I do accept transfers to care at any point in pregnancy, but I highly encourage you to begin early. 

The most impactful difference is between the two is the emphasis on empowerment. I empower my patients to learn everythign they can about pregnancy and birth. I empower my patients to make informed decisions about their care and their family's well being. It takes patience, trust, and intentional interaction to arrive at full empowerment and I am all those things. I will spend as much time as it takes to provide information, explain options, and answer questions for my patients. I trust my patients ability to think and decide for themselves. I intentionally create safe space and time for my families to process and grow through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 

Prenatal appointments are 45 minutes every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until birth. Postpartum appts are weekly through 6 weeks, plus a home visit between 24-48 hours after birth. 

All of your prenatal and postpartum appointments with me, your birth kit and use of the birth pool. For those delivering at Utah Birth Place, you get access to childbirth education class as well as lactation support. 

For those on payment plans, I do not offer refunds. From the day care is terminated, any future payments are cancelled. In this way, payment has already been made for services rendered to the date of termination. For those financing through Flex Pay or Care Credit, arrangements can be made for refund based on a standard payment plan arrangement. The first $1000 is non-refundable.  

I do not bill insurance. However, Health Share Ministries will reliably cover the cost of midwifery care, home birth and use of a birth center for delivery. 

Yes. I offer payment plans if financing is unavailable. The first $1000 is nonrefundable. The fee is divided equally over the remaining months of pregnancy, with the full balance due by 37 weeks. The earlier you begin care, the lower the monthly payment. 

Client Care and Flex Pay are options for financing. 

Yes. Returning families and patients transferring after 28 weeks will get $500 off the current price. Patients receiving SNAP benefits will get $1000 off the current price. Only one discount can be applied per pregnancy.